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Balance the following chemical equation (if necessary) for the combustion reaction of glucose:

C6H12O6(s) + O2(g) -----> CO2(g) + H2O(g)

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C6H12O6(s) + O2(g) -----> CO2(g) + H2O(g)

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\\ \tt\rightarrowtail C_6H_(12)O_6+6O_2\longrightarrow 6CO_2+6H_2O

On both sides

  • C=6
  • H=12
  • O=18
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